Midtown
Occupying most of an entire city block, the country’s largest department store covers most bases, with fashion, furnishings, kitchenware, sheets, cafes…
Must-see shopping in New York City
Upper East Side
Several generations of Upper East Siders have spent large chunks of their childhood browsing the stuffed shelves of this personable local toy store,…
SoHo & Chinatown
Downtown label Rag & Bone is a hit with many of New York's coolest, sharpest dressers – both men and women. Detail-oriented pieces range from clean-cut…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
For a strange sight in the West Village, stop by this eye-catching surf shop, complete with pricey boards by Tudor, Christenson and Haydenshapes. Of…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Rummage for your life at Buffalo Exchange, the go-to spot for Brooklynites on a budget. The used-clothing store, the first of six such outlets across the…
New York City
Hunt for thrift store bargains in the knowledge that 96% of what you spend is directly funding HIV/AIDS healthcare programs in the US and beyond. There is…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
A great little boutique to stop into while strolling through the neighborhood, NiLu (named after the owner's sons Nigel and Luke) has something for…
Staten Island
New York City's first outlet mall is positioned to draw in shoppers the moment they step off the ferry at St George. Opened in 2019, Empire Outlets runs…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Named after JFK airport’s original moniker, this indie travel bookstore gets feet seriously itchy. Books are divided by region and cover guidebooks as…
East Village & Lower East Side
Through high windows glow the myriad colors of the handmade, unusual and stimulating items this small, old-fashioned and wholly wonderful toy store stocks…
New York City
This curious shop sells capes, masks, utility belts, invisibility goggles, buckets of antimatter and other essentials for budding superheroes…but the on…
SoHo & Chinatown
Shuttering after an 80-plus-year run, family-operated tofu purveyor Fong Inn Two recently got a reboot. Catering to both a new generation and devoted,…
East Village & Lower East Side
Occupying the former location of legendary punk club CBGB, this John Varvatos store goes to great lengths to acknowledge the site's rock-and-roll heritage…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
The flagship for 13 other branches around town, this shop with its swank window displays looks more boutique than thrift, but its selections of clothes,…
Upper West Side & Central Park
The warm aesthetic and friendliness of this neighborhood bookstore belies its size and selection. It caters not just to literary types but to gift hunters…
Upper East Side
Come out smelling like a rose – or wisteria, jasmine, cypress or sandalwood – at this olfactory oasis. Parisian company Diptyque has been creating…
East Village & Lower East Side
Sporting curios from around the globe, this whimsical little shop is packed with intrigue: from vintage Italian pencils and handsomely miniaturized…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This small, delightful indie shop sells women's designer clothing from unique labels from the East and West Coasts and beyond. Look for easy-to-wear Sunja…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
When an 'I heart NYC' T-shirt won't cut it, this locally based chain offers hip alternatives. Hooded sweatshirts, silk-screen T-shirts, button-down shirts…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Devoted to children’s and young-adult titles, this wonderful bookstore is a great place to take little ones on a rainy day, especially when a kids’ author…
East Village & Lower East Side
Everything a well-groomed gentleman might need can be found in this small shop devoted to products for men's skin, hair, body and face – everything from…
New York City
Looking for a sports jersey? What about a piece of vintage designer clothing? There are many thrift stores in NYC, but few have quite this range. This…
Midtown
Uniqlo is Japan's answer to H&M and this is its showstopping 89,000-sq-ft flagship megastore. Grab a mesh bag at the entrance and let the elevators whoosh…
New York City
Whether you're into Settlers of Catan or checkers, this community games store has something for you. Besides the large selection of games for sale, $10 …
SoHo & Chinatown
This enormous, three-story Japanese emporium, the company's first location in the US, owes its popularity to good-looking, good-quality apparel at…
New York City
This independent bookstore has been a neighborhood mainstay for more than a decade. How does it stick around in the age of Amazon? Friendly, book-loving…
Queens
This bastion of hip-hop couture, Queens-themed gear and street-art materials in Elmhurst has attracted the likes of rappers Nikki Minaj and French Montana…
Upper West Side & Central Park
One of the many branches of this classic New York beauty shop, Ricky's carries a huge variety of makeup, skincare and hair products from around the world …
Upper West Side & Central Park
Featuring more than 30,000 LPs, this shop has got you covered when it comes to everything from funk to jazz to classical, plus opera, musical theater,…
East Village & Lower East Side
Pucker up with pickled veg made the old-fashioned way at this kosher-certified shop that harks back to the classic Lower East Side. A few dozen barrels…
Trunk Show Designer Consignment
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
Step into this hot little consignment store in Harlem for a unisex edit of fabulous pre-loved finds. With merchandise delivered every other day, you’re…
SoHo & Chinatown
The Museum of Modern Art's downtown retail space carries a huge collection of sleek, smart and clever objects for the home, office and wardrobe. You’ll…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This charming little shop carries a wide range of ecofriendly objects: elegant stationery, beeswax candles, hand-painted mugs, organic-cotton scarves,…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Printed Matter is a wondrous little shop dedicated to limited-edition artist monographs and strange little zines. Here you will find nothing carried by…
New York City
An impressive spectrum – from chic homewares and candles to vulgar crochet and blunt greetings cards – fills the shelves at Collier West. This…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Even if you can't tell a sashimi slicer from a meat cleaver, these ultra-high-end knives made by the eponymous Japanese manufacturer are worth checking…
East Village & Lower East Side
This cruelty-free, earth-friendly boutique sells surprisingly stylish microfiber (faux leather) shoes, handbags and wallets. Look for fashionable pumps…
Upper East Side
No relation to the Paris seller, this popular bookstore is one of NYC's great indie options. There's a wide array of contemporary fiction and nonfiction,…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Around since the 1930s, Harry’s is a classic. It's staffed by gentlemen who will measure your foot in one of those old-school metal contraptions and then…
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
The smell of freshly roasted coffee and spices envelops shoppers who enter this beloved Middle Eastern delicacies shop. The olive bar boasts two dozen…
